Kawad Yatra Special Trains 2015… Northern Railway today announced that it would run three special trains for Kawad Yatra which is slated to begin on August 1, 2015. Two trains would run daily from Delhi to Haridwar via Shamli while another special train would run daily via Hapur from August 1 to August 12. Kawadias […]
Security for Kanwar Yatra tightened
Security for Kanwar Yatra 2015 tightened.. In wake of the terrorist attack in Gurdaspur, the Muzaffarnagar authorities have increased security for the annual Kanwar yatra which is slated to begin on August 1, 2015. The route of the Kanwar yatra which passes through this district has been divided into 16 zones and 81 sectors. It […]
Ganesh Festival Special Trains from Bandra in September 2015
Ganesh Festival Special Trains from Bandra in September 2015..For the convenience of passengers during Ganesh festival, the Western Railway will run fully reserved special trains from Bandra for which the fares chargeable will be inclusive of special charges. The bi-weekly AC special train, Bandra to Madgaon, will leave leave Bandra Terminus at 10.10 am on […]
National Gallery of Victoria displaying Lord Krishna
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne (Australia) is showcasing Lord Krishna and Lord Rama images in an exhibition “Gods, Heroes and Clowns” till October four. It includes over 50 rarely seen works from India and other Asian countries going back to 18th century. It presents “a large, elaborately painted cloth from India, Patachitra depicting […]
Saskatoon Hindu Temple launching $1.2 million expansion
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Saskatoon (Canada) is launching expansion project estimated at $1.2 million with a “Shilanyas Ceremony” on July 30. It will reportedly include a large multi-purpose hall, an equal size basement with dining area, etc., thus doubling the existing capacity. It is expected to be completed in two years. Meanwhile, Hindu statesman […]
Guru Purnima, 21 July 2024 | Vyasa Purnima
21 July 2024 is Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). This is an auspicious day in Ashad month. It falls in Aadi Masam in Tamil calendar, Karkidaka Masam in Malayalam calendar, Shra Guru Purnima falls on Ashad Purnima, Full Moon in Ashad month (June – July). This is also popular as Maha Ashadi. Veda Vyasa is known […]
Jaya Parvati Vrat Katha, Story
Jaya Parvati Vrat Katha, Story of Jayaparvati Vrat is associated with a legend of a Brahmin couple. The story goes like this… Once upon a time, there was a Brahmin couple. The husband and wife, who were devotees of Lord Shiva, led a materially content life, but were childless. It is believed that one fine […]
Jaya Parvati Vrat Vidhi | Procedure of Jayaparvati Vrat
How to do Jaya Parvati Vrat? What is the Jayaparvati Vrat Vidhi & Procedure of Jayaparvati Vrat? When observing Jaya Parvati vrat, one cannot eat salt, wheat or wheat products, and vegetables. It is believed that Jaya Parvati vrat brings happiness and blesses the girl with a good husband and a happy married life. First […]
Aluna Vrat 2017
Aluna Vrat is observed in Ashadh Maas in Gujarat. In 2016, Aluna Vrat dates are – it begins on July 7 and ends on July 10 with Aluna Vrat Jagran. Aluna Vrat ends in the morning on July 10. Aluna Vrat katha or the story is associated with a legend of a Brahmin couple and how the […]
3 August 2015, Sankashti Chaturthi
3 August 2015 is Sankatahara Chaturthi, Monday. This is also known as Maha Sankashti or Maha Sankata Nivarana Chaturthi. It falls on Shravan Krishna Chaturthi in North Indian Hindi calendars whereas in Ashada masa Krishna Paksha in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu Panchangam. Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise Timings) on 3rd August is – 9.11 PM. This Sankashti Chaturthi falls […]
Zed urges Secunderabad Club to offer equal opportunities to women
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged the elite Secunderabad Club in India to offer equal rights and opportunities to women. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that the reported 137-years old gender discrimination needed to end and right now as it was highly […]
Animal Sacrifices banned in Gadhimai Festival, Nepal
Animal Sacrifice banned at Gadhimai Festival of Nepal from this year (2015). On July 28, 2015 Ghadimai Temple Trust hereby declares formal decision to end animal sacrifice, which had been continuing for the last 265 years. Gadhimai festival is a sacrificial ceremony that is held every 5 years at the Gadhimai Temple of Bariyarpur, in […]
Underground Chamber found at Somaskandar Temple, Villianoor in Pondicherry
Underground Chamber found at Somaskandar Temple, Villianoor in Pondicherry — An underground chamber close to a twelfth-century Siva temple at nearby Villianoor was on Wednesday found by workers engaged in renovation work. The workers came across a granite slab close to the Lord Somaskandar shrine and when they removed it, they found a 15 foot deep […]
Hindus seek designated “Yoga Room” in American universities & colleges
Hindus are asking for a designated “Yoga Room” in the universities/colleges of USA. Some US universities/colleges already offer an exclusive yoga studio—East Tennessee State University in Johnson City; Pitzer College in Claremont, California; W. Alton Jones Campus of The University of Rhode Island in West Greenwich; Santa Monica College in California. Lesley University in Cambridge, […]
Pradosh Vrat, 29 July 2015
29 July 2015 is Pradosham, Budha Pradosha Vrata, Pradosh Shiva Pujan. As it falls on Wednesday, it is also referred to as Budha Pradosha Vrata (Budha Pradosh). It falls on Trayodashi in Krishna Paksha in Ashada Month in Hindu calendars followed in North Indian states and in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa and Andhra Pradesh calendars. It falls in Aadi […]
Gurupushyamrut Yoga in August 2015
Gurupushyamrut Yoga (Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yog) is an auspicious period which falls on Thursday that coincides with Pushya Nakshatra. In August 2015, Gurupushyamrut Yoga date is August 13. Time of Guru Pushya Yoga on 13 August 2015…. August 13, 2015 (Thursday) – Gurupushyamrut Yoga begins at 6.02 AM and ends at 11.14 PM. This Gurupushyamrit Yoga […]
Tribute to Dr Abdul Kalam
Its a tribute to Dr Abdul Kalam from Hindupad.com. Sand Sculptor Mr Tarani Prasad Misro made a sand sculpture of Dr Abdul Kalam as a tribute to the Guide and Philosopher of Modern India. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian scientist who served as the 11th […]
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Passed away
Dr APJ Abdul Kalaam passed away on 27 July 2015 at Bethany Hospital, Shillong due to heart failure after having collapsed during a lecture he was giving at IIM Shillong. Government declares 7 days of national mourning following APJ Abdul Kalam’s death. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (Listeni/ˈæbdʊl kəˈlɑːm/; 15 October 1931 – 27 July […]
28 July 2015, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Muhurat
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings, 28 July 2015 (Time to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrata) is given here. On 27 July 2015, Devshayani Ekadashi is observed. And on 28 July 2015, Tuesday, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Shayana Ekadashi Dwadashi Parana Time on 28 July 2015 (Time for Breaking Fast) – 5.54 AM to […]
Hindus seek withdrawal of “ampm” posters linking cheeseburger with “Holy Cow”
A current promotional offer at “ampm” stores links a cheeseburger with “Holy Cow” and upset Hindus are calling it inappropriate and urging the immediate withdrawal of concerned posters. The posters displaying “Big Western BBQ Cheeseburger” in “ampm” stores contain the words “Holy Cow” in bold and capital letters at the top. This cheeseburger contains barbeque […]